Health & Ecological Effects

Health & Ecological Effects

Suppresses the immune system, making the animal more likely to fall ill and die when exposed to infections

Disturbs the behavior & reproduction in birds, fish & mammals

Contributes to population decline and health problems in fish eating mammals in PCB-polluted areas

Acts as a cancer promoter and can cause birth defects, damage to the nervous system, immune system and liver in humans

Therefore, if proper care isn’t taken in the collection and safe disposal of these materials, the cost incurred to correct the consequences will be very high. There are no remedial medical solutions available to combat the harm caused by these pollutants.

The objective here is to create awareness about PCBs that still exist in our power generating stations and other industries. Further, the plans made by the Government of India and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to support the stakeholders (having such equipment/oil contaminations) in disposing them in a safe and cost effective manner are included so that the environment is free from the hazardous contamination caused by PCBs. It is helpful to note that a PCB filled transformer, even though is in service, does not pose a threat to the environment if it is well sealed & leak proof.

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